Despite an explosive three-run second inning that included a solo home run from White Sox No. 6 prospect Micker Adolfo, the Birmingham Barons fell short against the Montgomery Biscuits at home for the third night in a row, this time by a score of 6-4. The Barons’ three game losing streak is their longest of […]
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For the first time this season, the Birmingham Barons have lost back-to-back games, falling to the Montgomery Biscuits on Thursday by a score of 5-2. The Barons have been outscored 21-6 across their last two defeats. Birmingham fell behind 1-0 after one inning, but a double by third baseman Laz Rivera sparked the Barons’ offense
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The Knights’ 6-4 win against the Durham Bulls Thursday night was a microcosm of the season thus far — maddeningly inconsistent relief pitching with too many walks. As good at Ryan Burr was in the 9th, it was a miracle that he had a chance to come into the game in a save situation as
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A strong start from the 7th ranked White Sox prospect Matthew Thompson wasn’t enough as they fell to the Columbia Firelfies, 8-2 Wednesday evening. Despite getting in some jams, Thompson looked composed, especially when he gave up two hits and a walk to load the bases in the 2nd inning. The Houston native was able
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Usually, the fireworks come at the end of the game. Charlotte Knights’ reliever Nik Turley and the home plate umpire had a heated argument — and near confrontation — in the bottom of the 9th, leading to Turley and manager Wes Helms being ejected. The other key moment occurred in the top of the 10th
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Jake Burger hit his third home run in as many games as the feel-good comeback story continued last night in Charlotte’s 9-2 loss to the Norfolk Tides. “He is really locked in to his approach and what he wants to do, and he doesn’t come out of it,” manager Wes Helms said. “He does it
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Veterans and prospects alike, the Charlotte Knights are struggling mightily at the plate. Following a 7-3 loss on Saturday, the team is hitting just .206 through its first five games, but Manager Wes Helms says the team is swinging the bat better than the box scores suggest. “You have to tip your hat to the
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Gwinnett’s starter Tucker Davidson pitched a masterpiece, completely stymying the Knights’ hitters with excellent control and a nasty slider, while Charlotte’s pitching staff got plenty of work when Felix Paulino couldn’t get out of the first. Paulino gave up seven hits and seven runs, retiring just two batters before giving way to the first of
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The Charlotte Knights hitters got a rare opportunity to face major league pitching tonight. It was a valuable but difficult learning experience that ended in a 4-0 loss to Gwinnett. The Braves’ farm team started Bryce Wilson, yet another Gwinnett starter who has spent time with the big league club in Atlanta. After Wilson stymied
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KANNAPOLIS, NC — For the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, the offense came heavy early, but couldn’t hold up the pitching and defense to win against the Down East Wood Ducks on Wednesday evening. MIXED PERFOMANCE IN KELLEY’S PROFESSIONAL DEBUT White Sox top pitching prospect Jared Kelley made his professional debut following his 2nd round selection in
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